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Proclamation 8971

Older Americans Month, 2013

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 2013 as Older Americans Month, calling on Americans to honor older Americans' contributions. It describes ongoing administration efforts to support seniors through volunteer programs, healthcare access, employment opportunities, and protecting Medicare and Social Security, but contains no binding policy directives or new programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 26225

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 26225

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • May 2013 designated as Older Americans Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No concrete policy commitments; references to Medicare/Social Security protection are rhetorical, not operational
Proclamation 8971: Older Americans Month, 2013 · Executive Orders